Nicki May – Instructional Designer

What do you love most about the work that you do?
I love supporting adults and young people to pursue their passions.

If you weren’t doing what you do today, what other job would you have?
If I could start my education over, I’d like to be a neuroscientist.

What are 3 things we probably don’t know about you?
I have lived in Mexico, I played rugby in high school, and my voice was featured in two commercials in the 1990s.

What’s the most unusual place you have visited?
Las Pozas in Xilitla, Mexico

Bio

Nicki earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Bradley University in Peoria, IL and, after a short stint in the corporate world, began working in K-12 education. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching ESL from Hamline University and is currently a doctoral student in the Higher Education track in OLPD. Nicki’s professional interests include justice-based pedagogy, adult learning and professional development design, and leadership for change. She loves helping students and educators discover their passions and develop means to pursue them.